lifestyle Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Explore the highest elevations on major U.S. Interstates, from I-70 above 11,000 feet in Colorado to high-altitude stretches of I-80 and I-25.

September 25, 2026

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Where America’s Interstates Reach Their Highest Elevations

The U.S. Interstate Highway System stretches more than 48,000 miles across the country, connecting routes that run near sea level with highways that climb ...

Trucking tattoos can represent particular trucks, familiar roads, career milestones, family, and memorials, preserving the stories behind years on the road.

September 23, 2026

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The Stories Truck Drivers Carry in Their Tattoos

Tattoos have long been used to mark the parts of life people want to remember, and trucking provides plenty of material. Years on the ...

Learn how light, caffeine, sleep timing, and sleep inertia can affect daytime rest when a truck driving schedule puts bedtime during daylight hours.

September 22, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Get Better Sleep When Their Break Falls During the Day

A legal break does not always arrive when the body is ready to sleep. A run that ends in the morning can put bedtime ...

Find local restaurants beyond the truck stop by starting with truck parking and checking walking routes, bobtail access, pickup and delivery options.

September 21, 2026

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How to Find a Good Local Restaurant When You’re Limited to Truck-Friendly Parking

Eating somewhere other than a truck stop restaurant usually comes down to one problem: the food may be easy to find, but a workable ...

Learn which old trucking collectibles attract attention, what can affect their value, and how to research and preserve trucking memorabilia

September 17, 2026

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Old Trucking Memorabilia Could Be More Collectible Than You Think

Old trucking gear has a life beyond the closet or garage. Belt buckles, patches, safe-driving awards, company hats, promotional model trucks, and other pieces ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety released a free pet travel safety guide covering restraints, emergencies, weather, and other considerations for truck drivers traveling with pets.

September 15, 2026

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New Pet Safety Guide Offers Resources for Truck Drivers Traveling with Dogs and Cats

Truck drivers who bring a dog or cat on the road have a new safety resource designed specifically with commercial truck travel in mind. ...

A new analysis ranked popular road-trip songs by tempo and potential driver distraction, with several familiar tracks topping the list.

September 11, 2026

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These Popular Road Trip Songs Ranked Highest for Potential Driver Distraction

A new analysis from the Trujillo Gonzalez Law Firm looked at some of the most common songs found on Spotify driving playlists to identify ...

Dolly Parton's decades of tour-bus travel put hundreds of thousands of highway miles behind her before she became involved with a Tennessee travel stop serving professional drivers.

September 8, 2026

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Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking

Dolly Parton’s career took her across North America for decades, much of it by tour bus. Those years included hundreds of thousands of highway ...

Use this complete truck driver packing list to prepare your cab with essential documents, safety equipment, clothing, food, electronics, and personal supplies before every trip.

September 1, 2026

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The Complete Truck Driver Packing List for Life on the Road

Preparing for a trip starts before the engine is running. Along with planning the route and inspecting the truck, drivers need to make sure ...

Long stretches on the road can feel isolating. Learn practical ways over-the-road truck drivers can stay connected, build friendships, and make life on the road more enjoyable.

August 25, 2026

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How to Combat Loneliness as an Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Every over-the-road driver remembers the first few weeks of spending nights away from home. The excitement of running new routes eventually gives way to ...